Obituary: Former England defender and Ireland manager Jack Charlton


Flowers and shirts are seen at Leeds United Stadium Elland Road, where they were laid on the ground in memory of Jack Charlton, in Leeds, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Few players or managers have enjoyed World Cup glory with two countries but Jack Charlton, who has died aged 85, was held in rare affection by English and Irish football supporters.

The World Cup may have brought the best remembered moments of his career but Charlton had no shortage of success at club level during nearly 45 years as a player and manager.

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